The finetooth shark (*Carcharhinus isodon*) is a slender, medium-sized coastal shark found primarily in the western Atlantic Ocean, from the southeastern United States to northern South America. Recognized for its narrow, pointed snout and slender body, this species is commonly caught in nearshore waters. The main countries involved in finetooth shark fishing are the United States, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast, and, to a lesser extent, countries in the Caribbean and northern South America such as Venezuela and Brazil. In the United States, the finetooth shark is harvested both commercially and recreationally, with its meat used for human consumption and sometimes as bait. The fishing industry targets this species using gillnets and longlines, and while it is not a primary target, it is often caught as bycatch in fisheries for other coastal sharks. The species is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN due to localized fishing pressure and habitat degradation, leading to management measures in the U.S. such as quotas and seasonal closures to protect its populations.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.